Turtle nesting season on the Sunshine Coast begins at the start of November.
It’s a time when our residents can come together as a turtle-friendly community to celebrate and help protect these threatened species.
We can all help by keeping plastic waste out of waterways and beaches and cutting the glow of lights after 8pm during nesting and hatchling season.
To report turtle tracks, new nests and emerging hatchlings on the southern end of the coast, call Sunshine Coast Council’s Turtle Care hotline 0437 559 067 or for sightings from Mooloolaba north, call Coolum and North Shore Coast Care on 0478 435 377.
Pop the numbers in your mobile phone now so you can easily contact our wonderful volunteers.
Sunshine Coast Council’s marine turtle conservation program is guided by the Sunshine Coast Marine Turtle Conservation Plan.
For more information on the National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife visit:
Reducing the effect of light pollution on wildlife – DCCEEW.
For more information on the Sunshine Coast Marine Turtle Conservation Plan visit: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/environment/native-animals/marine-turtles/sunshine-coast-marine-turtle-conservation-plan
For more information on the Shelly Beach to Moffat Beach Coastal Study visit: https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/shelly-beach-moffat-beach-coastal-study
By implementing our threatened species management plans we are protecting and enhancing our natural landscapes and its inhabitants, delivering on the strategic pathways of the Environment and Liveability Strategy and encouraging other communities to address light pollution.
